Boost your career with the french language
We can’t deny that speaking one language is not enough nowadays and we know that learning French is a career asset, but how much exactly?
You’re in demand.
You earn more.
You have more opportunities.
You’re In Demand
As the competition is always tough, employers are looking for additional qualifications that will make an applicant stand out from the crowd. Being bilingual or proficient in a language is one of those qualifications.
Being able to communicate in a second language makes you very attractive to potential employers. According to CareerBuilder.com, 39 percent of U.S. employers said they plan to hire bilingual candidates, and half said that if they had two equally qualified candidates, they would be more inclined to hire the bilingual one.
Taking the time to learn a second language demonstrates a strong mindset and consistency that is attractive to any employer. Businesses looking to reach customers around the globe will look favorably on an applicant who has the requisite linguistic abilities but also who is culturally aware.
Yes, stand out of the crowd!
You earn more
An additional $75K for knowing how to speak French
Did you know that learning another language can make you significantly more money? Who doesn’t like money?
You’ve probably heard the popular saying by Warren Buffet, “the more you learn, the more you earn.” It turns out this rule applies more than ever to learning a new language.
Learning a language has been shown to not only increase your chances of finding amazing work opportunities but it’s also been shown to increase your earnings. According to language specialist recruitment agency Euro London, you can add between 10–15% to your wage.
Yes! learning a language is a wise investment for anyone even if the cost and the time seem to be heavy at first.
Besides your annual earning, you may also count on salary bonuses. Here are some annual bonuses reported by The Economist:
Spanish — 1.5 percent bonus
French — 2.3 percent bonus - not bad!
German — 3.8 percent bonus
You have more opportunities
Literally, the World is yours!
More than 220 million people in the world speak French, whether as their first or second language and this is the second most widely learned language and the sixth most widely spoken language. This is a huge marketplace!
Multiple nations besides France speak French as their native tongue, so being able to communicate with businesses in these countries puts you in an elite category on the job market.
World map of francophonie - IOF
The French language is thriving in Africa, where some of its fastest-growing economies recognize it as their official language. The African continent’s rising population could boost global French-speaking numbers to over 700 million by 2050, making it one of the most useful languages for ambitious people to learn.
French is also a powerhouse in international diplomacy and used by both the United Nations and World Trade Organization. Speaking French with proficiency is the best way to access these international jobs.
When I lived in Addis Ababa, I had the opportunity to meet with some members of the International Organization of Francophonie. So yes! You can even be posted in Ethiopia even though it’s not a francophone country. The opportunities are limitless.
Here is the list of the organization you can work for with a proficiency level: full list
We all know that the high fashion and luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal, Chanel, Hermès are huge, but the French language plays a role in other sectors such as finance, IT, construction, and pharmacy.
If you are based in the USA you might consider these large French companies.
Besides these big firms, small companies also need multilingual employees who can help them explore new business opportunities in foreign countries.
To be honest, I totally appreciate when the waiter at a French restaurant here in the USA speaks French (non as a native of course). It shows that this person is really trying to please the customer, and I am more than likely to leave a bigger tip.
French language is a plus at any level of a career.
About diplomatic opportunities, one of my former student worked for the Argentinian embassy here in Miami. Even though, he spoke already several language - Spanish, English and Portuguese - he needed to improve his French level in order to improve in his career.
I taught him for about two years and he was able to take the DELF B1 and B2 successfully and therefore access a better position with the Argentinian government. Great achievement!
If you are reading to boost your career by improving your French, let me know, I’m here to guide you towards your dreams. Send me an email at aurelie@thefrenchformula.com.
In the comment below, would you share the point of this article that most strike you: being in demand, earning more, or having more opportunities. What would boost the most your career?
J’ai hâte de vous lire and let’s see what the French language will bring to your life.
